Achamore Gardens

Created by Colonel Sir James Horlick with the assistance of Gardener Kitty Lloyd Jones in 1944, Achamore Gardens is the home of Horlick’s renowned Rhododendron and Camellia Collection. Flourishing in Gigha's warm microclimate, the 54 acre Gardens hosts many notable and unusual plants and trees from around the world.

Examples include: Echium pininana, Hoheria ribifolia, Pittosporum garnetti, Eucryphia glutinosa, and Wollemia nobilis, the Wollemi pine. The gardens are also home to several champion trees including: Nothofagus moorei, Abies kawakamii and Metrosideros umbellatus.

The woodland walks with camellias, New Zealand tree ferns, hydrangeas and fuchsias complement the Walled Garden with it’s tender exotics, herbaceous borders and a bamboo maze for all to enjoy.

The Garden's Viewpoint has stunning views over to the Islands of Islay and Jura while the pond is a haven for wildlife.

The Achamore Gardens are currently run by the Achamore Gardens Trust which was establish in 2017. The Trust exists to lead the restoration of Achamore Gardens and our mandate from the Gardens' community is to not only invite people to celebrate the wild beauty of Achamore but also to facilitate participation, engagement and regeneration.

Our Volunteer, Education and Events programmes will launch in Summer 2017. For the latest news and updates follow us online at www.achamoregardenstrust.com and via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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The gardens are open daily from dawn until dusk.
Admission charges through donations.
Free car parking is available.
Dogs on leads welcome.

Located a mile and a half from the Ferry Slip, Isle of Gigha, PA41 7AD.